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10 Best Cruises & Boat Tours In Anchorage

The Anchorage shortlist.

The 10 most popular cruises & boat tours around Anchorage, with current prices, the operators behind each one, and what to expect on the day.

10 Best Cruises & Boat Tours In Anchorage

Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour

Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour - Portage Glacier on the mv Ptarmigan: the close pass that changes your scale sense

1.Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Explorer Tour

Most Popular★ 5.0

A small-group day from Anchorage with a Portage Glacier boat cruise, ranger stories, and rescued Alaska wildlife at AWCC.

“The group traveled along Turn Again Arm and visit many stops including the Wild Life Center. Gary hosted, drove and provided information about the places where we visited. He had great stories about Alaska. I felt bad for him since the group was mostly quiet. Nevertheless, he kept the information and stories flowing and I…”

378 reviews5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $239.00by Alaska's Finest Tours & Cruises

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26 Glacier Cruise and Coach from Anchorage, AK

26 Glacier Cruise and Coach from Anchorage, AK - Turnagain Arm Drive: why that shoreline road is worth your eyes

From Seward: Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise with Lunch

From Seward: Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise with Lunch - Why 7.5 Hours Works: Catamaran Speed With Real Viewing Time

3.From Seward: Kenai Fjords National Park Cruise with Lunch

★ 4.9

Seward Kenai Fjords catamaran with lunch: two active glaciers, possible calving, and wildlife viewing from sea otters to whales.

“The trip was great, the staff were very attentive and fun. Our day was perfect and we saw a lot of wildlife. I especially appreciate the captain slowing down and turning the boat down all sides could see.”

265 reviewsFrom $272by Major Marine Tours

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Valley of Glaciers Experience with Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Tour

Valley of Glaciers Experience with Portage Glacier Cruise and Wildlife Tour - Potter Marsh and the wildlife boardwalk moment

Seward to Anchorage Cruise Transfer & Wildlife Tour

Seward to Anchorage Cruise Transfer & Wildlife Tour - Price and value: what $227 includes (and what it doesn’t)

5.Seward to Anchorage Cruise Transfer & Wildlife Tour

★ 5.0

Seward to Anchorage transfer turns into a wildlife and glacier day. Small group stops at AWCC, Portage Glacier, Byron Trail, Turnagain Arm.

“The trip wasn’t quite what we expected and didn’t do beluga point as road to busy. So we were disappointed, also thought we would have made a few stops to try and see more wildlife.”

144 reviews7 hours (approx.)From $227.00by Welcome Anchorage Tours

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From Whittier: Glacier Quest Cruise with Onboard Lunch

From Whittier: Glacier Quest Cruise with Onboard Lunch - Riding a high-speed catamaran into Blackstone Bay

6.From Whittier: Glacier Quest Cruise with Onboard Lunch

★ 4.8

High-speed catamaran glacier cruise from Whittier through Blackstone Bay with live ranger narration, lunch, and wildlife spotting.

“We had a wonderful afternoon. We were lucky to have sun breaks so our views were not lost to rain and mist. We were able to get up within a close, albeit safe, distance to Surprise glacier. We saw 3 calving events there. The lunch was tasty and the cookies provided a sweet ending!”

98 reviews4 - 11 hoursFrom $195by Phillips Cruises & Tours, LLC

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Seward: Resurrection Bay Orca Quest Cruise

Seward: Resurrection Bay Orca Quest Cruise - Orca-season strategy: how the captain finds pods

7.Seward: Resurrection Bay Orca Quest Cruise

★ 4.8

4-hour Seward cruise in Resurrection Bay during prime orca season, with a guided wildlife search and possible hydrophone whale calls.

“The scenery on this cruise was incredibly beautiful, and we were stoked to see bald eagles, sea lions, seals, otters, and puffins, but the real excitement was from seeing a pod of eight orcas (including a calf that breached!!) and at least two humpbacks!! Incredible experience!! Captain Tanner and crew were excellent as well!! Extremely…”

66 reviews4 hoursFrom $165by Major Marine Tours

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Anchorage to Seward Cruise Transfer & Wildlife Tour

Anchorage to Seward Cruise Transfer & Wildlife Tour - The small-group effect: easier wildlife viewing and a calmer pace

8.Anchorage to Seward Cruise Transfer & Wildlife Tour

★ 5.0

Anchorage to Seward cruise transfer with wildlife stops and a Portage Glacier walk, in a small group with fees and snacks included.

“Cortney was such a joy and a great tour guide to get us from Anchorage to Seward. Her knowledge of and passion about Alaska came through in every stop. The vehicle and trailer made transporting all six of us and our luggage very easy.”

38 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $227.00by Welcome Anchorage Tours

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Glacier Quest Cruise and Coach Package

Glacier Quest Cruise and Coach Package - The Glacier Quest Cruise to Blackstone Bay (3.75 Hours)

9.Glacier Quest Cruise and Coach Package

★ 3.5

Coach along Turnagain Arm, then a 3.75-hour Glacier Quest cruise to Blackstone Bay with ranger narration, wildlife, and lunch included.

“I actually ended up upgrading to the 26 Glacier tour! It was definitely worth. We had a picture perfect day and saw fantastic beauty all around. I was amazed and astounded. Having the ranger aboard really added and he was very knowledgeable. The crew did a great job!”

13 reviewsFrom $295.07by Phillips Cruises & Tours, LLC

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Whittier to Anchorage Cruise Transfer and Private Tour

Whittier to Anchorage Cruise Transfer and Private Tour - The 9:00 am start and how the 7–8 hour day fits cruise schedules

10.Whittier to Anchorage Cruise Transfer and Private Tour

★ 5.0

Private Whittier-to-Anchorage cruise transfer with a guided day tour: Turnagain Arm views, wildlife stops, Beluga Point, and easy pickup.

“Great if you do not choose to travel with others from your cruise ship to the airport. Not much to do in Anchorage. Booking with Viator was a pain though....I would deal with Greatland Tours directly.”

11 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $1,674.00by Greatland Adventures

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